Yucca Elegans. The Yucca Elegans is an attractive Yucca with bold foliage. Characterized by spiral rosettes of stiff bright green sword-shaped leaves. The trunk can divide. Extremely easy to grow and maintain it is a great addition, bringing a touch of the exotic.Not particularly hardy, it will need protection in winter, although has done well in coastal and sheltered urban positions. Alternatively it makes an ideal conservatory plant.